ABOUT

The Therapist You Need – Who Will Be By Your Side – Advocating for Your Success!

Together as a team, we are going to strategize ways to overcome the blocks that are getting in the way of your success and ability to conquer the problems you’re facing.

An initial assessment/evaluation will take place at our first session together where you will share with me your story about what you’ve been through in your life and the concerns you hold.

We then will set about developing an action plan born from the goals you’ve established to help you work toward the outcome you’re seeking.

I’m an active therapist in sessions. I’ll also be sharing with you my insights, concerns, and suggestions as we collaborate on all the next steps together.

We will identify the strengths you inherently possess and capitalize and harness those in the service of getting you to where you want to go.

We’ll also pinpoint those weaker spots in your life that could potentially benefit from a workout to “build those muscles” and facilitate your development and growth in a positive direction toward healing and resolution.

Who is Dr. Brian?

Here’s a little about me! I have over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and have been running my private practice, Personal Victory Counseling, Inc. since 1999.

Doctorate degree in Human Sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality

Master’s degree in clinical social work from Western Michigan University.

Direct an international relationship coaching business for gay men

Work as a faculty instructor for the University of New England teaching on-line graduate courses in clinical social work

In 2003, I co-authored a chapter in the self-help book, “A Guide to Getting It: Purpose & Passion”; and wrote an academic entry in The International Encyclopedia of Human Sexuality (2015).

I hold memberships in the following professional organizations:

*National Association of Social Workers

*Academy of Certified Social Workers

*American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy

*American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists

*The American College of Sexologists

*International Association of Trauma Specialists

*National Career Development Association

*Relationship Coaching Institute

I have been awarded the following certifications for specialized training and education:

*Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor through the Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.

*Board Certified Sexologist through the American College of Sexologists

*Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through the International Association of Trauma Specialists

*Grief Recovery Specialist through The Grief Recovery Institute®

*Certified Anger Management Professional through The Anger Management Institute

*Certification in Clinical Treatment with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgendered Individuals and Their Families through the Chicago Training Collaborative

*Board Certified Transgender Care Therapist through the International Transgender Certification Association

*Certified Career Development Facilitator certified through National Career Development Association

*Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies through Justice Resource Institute

*Certified Employee Assistance Specialist-Clinical (EAS-C) through Employee Assistance Certification Commission

*Trained in Basic Critical Incident Stress Management by The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

*Certified Personal Life Coach through Coach Training Alliance

*Licensed Relationship Coach through The Relationship Coaching Institute

*Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor for pre-marital and married couples

*Completed Level I training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy through the Gottman Relationship Institute

*Gottman Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader

A native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, I am married to the love of my life, Loren, an up-and-coming motivational speaker and recording artist. When I’m not working, I love swimming, traveling, shopping, theatre, family and friends, outdoor fun, boating, and definitely basking on the beach listening to ‘80s’ tunes!

I can’t wait to get started with you!

Call or email me now so we can begin your metamorphosis!

Contact Me

Address:
1444 N. Farnsworth Ave.
Ste. 1041

Aurora, IL 60505

Phone:
(630) 557-6375

Email:

brian@personalvictorycounseling.com